Enhancing educational inclusivity through interactive AI for sign language interpretation

Chi Fuk Henry SO; Wai Kin LO

doi:10.1109/COMPSAC65507.2025.00198

Enhancing educational inclusivity through interactive AI for sign language interpretation

Chi Fuk Henry SO
, Wai Kin LO

Department of Mathematics and Information Technology (MIT)

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Abstract

Integrating interactive artificial intelligence (AI) into sign language interpretation represents a transformative approach to enhancing educational inclusivity for deaf students. This paper explores developing and implementing an interactive AI system to facilitate real-time translation between sign and spoken language, empowering deaf individuals to communicate effectively within educational environments. While Sign Language is recognised as a valid language, deaf students often encounter significant barriers to educational attainment due to insufficient communication support. This study examines the unique challenges faced by deaf students and evaluates the potential of AI-driven solutions to bridge these communication gaps. The findings suggest that implementing interactive sign language, AI can improve communication outcomes, promote social integration, and cultivate an inclusive learning atmosphere. By equipping educators with innovative tools to support diverse learners, this research contributes to the ongoing conversation surrounding accessibility and inclusivity in education. Copyright © 2025 IEEE.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of 2025 IEEE 49th Annual Computers, Software, and Applications Conference, COMPSAC 2025
Editors	Hossain SHAHRIAR, Kazi Shafiul ALAM, Hiroyuki OHSAKI, Stelvio CIMATO, Miriam CAPRETZ, Shamem AHMED, Sheikh Iqbal AHAMED, AKM Jahangir Alam MAJUMDER, Munirul HAQUE, Tomoki YOSHIHISA, Alfredo CUZZOCREA, Michiharu TAKEMOTO, Nazmus SAKIB, Marwa ELSAYED
Place of Publication	Danvers, MA
Publisher	IEEE Computer Society
Pages	1532-1533
ISBN (Electronic)	9798331574345
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/COMPSAC65507.2025.00198
Publication status	Published - 2025

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 4 Quality Education
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

Keywords

Sign language recognition
Educational technology
Deep learning
Interactive communication
Accessibility
Real-time translation
PG student publication

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SO, C. F. H., & LO, W. K. (2025). Enhancing educational inclusivity through interactive AI for sign language interpretation. In H. SHAHRIAR, K. S. ALAM, H. OHSAKI, S. CIMATO, M. CAPRETZ, S. AHMED, S. I. AHAMED, AKM. J. A. MAJUMDER, M. HAQUE, T. YOSHIHISA, A. CUZZOCREA, M. TAKEMOTO, N. SAKIB, & M. ELSAYED (Eds.), Proceedings of 2025 IEEE 49th Annual Computers, Software, and Applications Conference, COMPSAC 2025 (pp. 1532-1533). IEEE Computer Society. https://doi.org/10.1109/COMPSAC65507.2025.00198

Enhancing educational inclusivity through interactive AI for sign language interpretation. / SO, Chi Fuk Henry; LO, Wai Kin.
Proceedings of 2025 IEEE 49th Annual Computers, Software, and Applications Conference, COMPSAC 2025. ed. / Hossain SHAHRIAR; Kazi Shafiul ALAM; Hiroyuki OHSAKI; Stelvio CIMATO; Miriam CAPRETZ; Shamem AHMED; Sheikh Iqbal AHAMED; AKM Jahangir Alam MAJUMDER; Munirul HAQUE; Tomoki YOSHIHISA; Alfredo CUZZOCREA; Michiharu TAKEMOTO; Nazmus SAKIB; Marwa ELSAYED. Danvers, MA: IEEE Computer Society, 2025. p. 1532-1533.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapters

SO, CFH & LO, WK 2025, Enhancing educational inclusivity through interactive AI for sign language interpretation. in H SHAHRIAR, KS ALAM, H OHSAKI, S CIMATO, M CAPRETZ, S AHMED, SI AHAMED, AKMJA MAJUMDER, M HAQUE, T YOSHIHISA, A CUZZOCREA, M TAKEMOTO, N SAKIB & M ELSAYED (eds), Proceedings of 2025 IEEE 49th Annual Computers, Software, and Applications Conference, COMPSAC 2025. IEEE Computer Society, Danvers, MA, pp. 1532-1533. https://doi.org/10.1109/COMPSAC65507.2025.00198

SO CFH, LO WK. Enhancing educational inclusivity through interactive AI for sign language interpretation. In SHAHRIAR H, ALAM KS, OHSAKI H, CIMATO S, CAPRETZ M, AHMED S, AHAMED SI, MAJUMDER AKMJA, HAQUE M, YOSHIHISA T, CUZZOCREA A, TAKEMOTO M, SAKIB N, ELSAYED M, editors, Proceedings of 2025 IEEE 49th Annual Computers, Software, and Applications Conference, COMPSAC 2025. Danvers, MA: IEEE Computer Society. 2025. p. 1532-1533 Epub 2025 Aug. doi: 10.1109/COMPSAC65507.2025.00198

SO, Chi Fuk Henry ; LO, Wai Kin. / Enhancing educational inclusivity through interactive AI for sign language interpretation. Proceedings of 2025 IEEE 49th Annual Computers, Software, and Applications Conference, COMPSAC 2025. editor / Hossain SHAHRIAR ; Kazi Shafiul ALAM ; Hiroyuki OHSAKI ; Stelvio CIMATO ; Miriam CAPRETZ ; Shamem AHMED ; Sheikh Iqbal AHAMED ; AKM Jahangir Alam MAJUMDER ; Munirul HAQUE ; Tomoki YOSHIHISA ; Alfredo CUZZOCREA ; Michiharu TAKEMOTO ; Nazmus SAKIB ; Marwa ELSAYED. Danvers, MA : IEEE Computer Society, 2025. pp. 1532-1533

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